French international right-back Bacary Sagna became one of the summer’s most controversial signings as he swapped Arsenal for Manchester City.

The defender had wound down his contract with the Gunners and seemed eager to secure himself the best possible deal in arguably his last long-term deal.

With Arsenal said to be cautious in their approach to new deals to players over 30 years of age, 31-year-old Sagna opted to sign a very handsome three-year contract reportedly worth over £100,000-a-week at City.

The deal naturally angered many in North London who felt that Sagna followed in the footsteps of Samir Nasri and Emmanuel Adebayor in ditching the club for more money, but Wenger instead chose to vent his frustrations on the Manchester club.

The French coach insisted that the Citizens had tapped up his former player, although Sagna has been quick to squash such accusations.

"All I will say is that I was at Arsenal for a number of years. I have always been straight. I have always given the maximum. Even when I came back from injury and was not fully fit, I always played. I don't know why he said this."

Tom Thorogood

I'm a 25 year old language teacher and writer based out in Mexico with a passion for football and swimming. I like to focus on the top European Leagues, especially La Liga, as well as the footballing development in Central and South America. My favourite teams include Derby County, Barcelona and Jagaures de Chiapas.